A woman was found to have a blood glucose reading of 320 mg/dL. What should be the nurse's next action?
a. Escort the woman to the next screening station and then prepare to test the blood glucose level of the next client.
b. Explain the blood glucose reading to the woman and ask whether she has a primary care provider.
c. Fill out the form, giving the results accurately for the health department's records.
d. Hand the woman culturally appropriate literature on diabetes and the dangers of lack of treatment.
ANS: B
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